Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakesh
You'll be picked up at Menara Airport or from your hotel in Marrakesh and transferred to your accommodation. Get settled in for the evening, and you can rest up before things get going tomorrow morning.
- Day 2
Atlas Mountains - Dades Valley
After breakfast, the drive through the Atlas Mountains starts via Tizi N Tichka Pass, stopping at Berber villages and the 17th-century kasbah in Telouet. From there you'll continue to Ouarzazate to see the UNESCO-protected Ait ben Haddou kasbah and Kasbah Taourirt. Later in Skoura, check out the 18th-century Kasbah of Ameridhil, then visit the rose valley in Kalaat Mgouna before reaching Dades Valley to explore Berber villages and rock formations like 'the monkey toes'. You'll catch the sunset at Dads Gorges to wrap up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your riad)
Included Activities
- Visit 17th-century kasbah in Telouet
- Visit UNESCO-protected Ait ben Haddou kasbah
- Visit Kasbah Taourirt
- View 18th-century Kasbah of Ameridhil in Skoura
- Visit rose valley in Kalaat Mgouna
- Explore Dades Valley with rock formations and nomadic landscapes
- Watch sunset at Dads Gorges
Optional Activities
- Walk in Berber villages
- Explore the unique rock formation 'the monkey toes'
Landmarks/POIs Tizi N Tichka Pass Telouet Kasbah Ait ben Haddou Kasbah Kasbah Taourirt Kasbah of Ameridhil Kalaat Mgouna Dades Gorges - Day 3
Todgha Gorges - Merzouga
After breakfast at the riad, head to Todgha Gorges where you'll have time to take in the views of Berber villages and walk under the 300m-high cliffs. From there, travel through Tinjdad, Erfoud, and Er-Rissani with Sahara oasis scenery along the way. You'll arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon for mint tea, then take a camel ride into the Sahara Desert to your camp (your luggage goes by car). If you prefer not to ride, there's a car option instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the riad), Dinner (Dinner in Merzouga Desert)
Included Activities
- Walk at Todgha Gorges under 300m-high cliffs
- Camel ride in Sahara Desert of Merzouga to desert camp
- Overnight stay at desert camp
Optional Activities
- Travel to desert camp by car instead of camel
Landmarks/POIs Todgha Gorges Merzouga Desert - Day 4
Fes
Leaving Merzouga via Rissani, visit the local souk market, then move through Ziz Valley's palm trees toward Errachidia. Cross through Ziz Gorges and the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Midelt for lunch. Later you'll pass through the cedar forest of Azrou where you can photograph Barbary monkeys, then see Ifrane with its European-style buildings before arriving in Fes by afternoon. Check into your riad for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit local Souk in Rissani
- Photo stop with Barbary monkeys in Azrou cedar forest
Landmarks/POIs Rissani Souk Ziz Valley Azrou Cedar Forest Ifrane - Day 5
Fes
After breakfast, spend your day walking through Fes's alleys and small streets, Morocco's oldest city. Start at the Royal Palace gate and the Mellah, the Jewish quarter built in the 14th century. Visit Al Qaraouine University (the oldest in the world), the Tanneries, and the Moulay Idriss mausoleum. After lunch, check out the tiles cooperative and take in the panoramic view over the entire Medina. You'll stay at the same riad again tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your riad)
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Palace gate
- Explore Jewish quarter (Mellah)
- Visit Al Qaraouine University
- Visit Tanneries
- Visit Moulay Idriss mausoleum
- Visit tiles cooperative
- Panoramic view over Medina of Fes
Landmarks/POIs Royal Palace of Fes Mellah (Jewish Quarter) Al Qaraouine University Tanneries of Fes Moulay Idriss Mausoleum - Day 6
Meknes - Volubilis - Chefchaouen
Leave early after breakfast heading to Meknes with views of the Medina. Tour the 17th-century city walls and monumental gates like Berdaine Bab and Bab Khemis, then see the stables and stud. Visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, historically the only mosque non-Muslims could visit in Morocco, then exit through Bab Mansour El onto Hedim square. Continue to the ancient Roman ruins at Volubilis to explore 2000-year-old remains before heading to Chefchaouen, the blue city, for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Meknes city walls with monumental gates
- Explore Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
- Visit Bab Mansour El and square Hedim
- Explore Volubilis Roman ruins
Landmarks/POIs Meknes Medina Berdaine Bab Bab Khemis Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail Bab Mansour El Hedim Square Volubilis - Day 7
Tetouan - Tanger
After breakfast, you'll have free time until 12:30 PM to walk around Chefchaouen on your own. Then pass through Tetouan and its hillside houses, drive through the green Rif Mountains, and head to Tanger for overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time to explore blue city of Chefchaouen
Landmarks/POIs Chefchaouen Tetouan Medina Rif Mountains - Day 8
Rabat - Casablanca
After breakfast, spend the day exploring Tanger by 4x4 and on foot, visiting Cap Spartel, the Palace of the Sultan, the Necropolis, and the Caves of Hercules. You'll have free time in Asilah to pick up souvenirs on its colorful streets, then drive to Rabat to see the Kasbah of the Udayas and Hassan II Tower with its three pink facades and one gray (from sea breeze damage). Visit the Mohamed V Mausoleum and the old mosque remains, arriving in Casablanca late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in Casablanca)
Included Activities
- 4x4 and walking sightseeing tour of Tanger
- Visit Cap Spartel
- Visit Palace of the Sultan
- Visit Necropolis
- Visit Caves of Hercules
- Free time to visit Asilah
- Visit Kasbah of the Udayas
- Visit Hassan II Tower
- Visit remains of old mosque
- Visit Mohamed V Mausoleum
- Dinner in Casablanca
Landmarks/POIs Cap Spartel Palace of the Sultan Necropolis Caves of Hercules Asilah Kasbah of the Udayas Hassan II Tower Mohamed V Mausoleum - Day 9
Essaouira
In the morning, visit the Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca's biggest. Then travel toward Essaouira, the coastal city known for windsurfing April through November. See the fortified medina, art galleries, and boutiques, watch the fishing nets and traditional boats at the port, and experience the city's cultural mix. You'll stay overnight in Essaouira.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque
- Explore Essaouira fortified medina
- Explore art galleries and boutiques
- Watch fishing nets and traditional boats at port
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque Essaouira Medina Essaouira Port - Day 10
Marrakesh
After breakfast, leave the coast for Marrakesh with photo stops along the way and the High Atlas Mountains as a backdrop. Explore the Majorelle Gardens, Koutoubia Tower, Saadian Tombs, and Bahia Palace. After lunch near the square, walk through the souks to browse hundreds of handicrafts. Transfer to your hotel or airport depending on your flight schedule (either Marrakesh or Casablanca airport).
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Majorelle Gardens
- Visit Koutoubia Tower
- Visit Saadian Tombs
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Explore souks and view handicrafts
Landmarks/POIs Majorelle Gardens Koutoubia Tower Saadian Tombs Bahia Palace
